England have been drawn against USA in Group C at World Cup 2010. Find out
more about Bob Bradley's team.

After England had been placed inGroup C, English midfielder David Beckham, currently playing for Los Angeles Galaxy in the United States' Major League Soccer, picked out the ball with the USA's name on it as the World Cup drawschedule was worked out in South Africa on Friday night.

It means England will now play the USA in their opening match on Saturday June 12, 2010, as one of their three groupfixtures in next year's World Cup finals.

Before taking over the national team in December 2006, USA coach Bradley had previously coached in the American college game and later in Major League Soccer, managing the Chicago Fire, MetroStars, and Chivas USA over nine seasons.

One man who should feature in the USA's team next year is veteran Los Angeles Galaxy striker Landon Donovan, who was recently named the USA national team's 2009 Player of the Year, the sixth time he has won the award in the last nine years.

The 27 year-old, with a record total of 42 international goals in 120 appearances for the USA, beat Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard into second place with Hull striker Jozy Altidore third.

Telegraph verdict: Bob Bradley's side showed in the Confederations Cup that they are well-organised and highly motivated and were unfortunate to lose out, eventually running out of steam. In Landon Donovan they have a player at the top of his game who could, also, be a surprise star in South Africa.

England enjoy a far superior record against the USA on the international stage. The Three Lions have played our cousins from across the 'pond' 10 times, winning eight of those matches and losing just twice. Capello will be aiming to bring that winning tally up to nine next summer.